The Humanities Graduate Committee considers applications to the Ph.D. program for Fall admission only.  The deadline is January 15th.  When credentials are complete, the Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and make selections.  All applicants will be notified of their outcome.
 
Applicants applying for admission to the doctoral program must send required credentials as listed below to:

University of Louisville
Belknap Campus
Houchens Buildling
Louisville, KY 40292 

1. A completed Graduate Admission application.  
2. Completion of a Master’s degree or an equivalent number of graduate credits (30) prior to admission.
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate work.  
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores – applicants generally score at least in the 50th percentile or above in the general verbal section of the GRE.  The minimal score is no guarantee of admission and will be considered in relation to other admission criteria.
5. Submission of three recent letters of recommendation about the applicant’s potential success in a doctoral program.
6. A written statement of intent of no more than a thousand words detailing the applicant's professional goals.
7. A writing sample – applicants must supply a recent sample (10-20 pages) of their scholarly or professional writing.